Associate Director–Data Lake Operations
Regeneron
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeDirector
About Regeneron
Regeneron is founded on the belief that the right idea, combined with the right team, can lead to significant transformations. Our growing global network is dedicated to inventing, developing, and commercializing medicines that change lives for those with serious diseases. In doing so, we are pioneering innovative approaches to science, manufacturing, and commercialization, as well as redefining our understanding of health.
As an Associate Director, Data Lake Operations, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of clinical data lake solutions supporting global clinical trial and healthcare research initiatives. You will ensure efficient data ingestion, integration, and governance while enabling advanced analytics, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making.
This position is office-based and will be on site at Regeneron’s Hyderabad office.
Defining and executing the strategy and roadmap for the Clinical Data Lake aligned with business and regulatory objectives
Leading the design, development, and implementation of scalable data lake architectures across clinical data ecosystems
Building and managing data pipelines integrating diverse sources (EDC systems, lab data, biomarker data, EHR, and other healthcare datasets)
Ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, FDA, and ICH-GCP
Establishing standardized clinical data models aligned with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) to enable analytics and reporting
Driving data quality, transformation, validation, and lineage tracking to ensure integrity and traceability of clinical data
Collaborating with IT, data teams, and global stakeholders to align data infrastructure with business objectives
Leading matrixed teams across data engineering, ingestion, standardization, and visualization functions
Driving innovation through adoption of new technologies and data capabilities to enhance clinical insights and decision-making
Strong expertise in data lake architecture, data engineering, and clinical data ecosystems
Deep understanding of clinical trial processes, CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM), and regulatory requirements
Experience working with big data platforms such as AWS, Spark, or Google Cloud
Strong proficiency in database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and ETL tools
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder environments
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience integrating data from multiple sources and building scalable data solutions
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field
10+ years of experience in data management, data engineering, or clinical operations
At least 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams or large-scale data initiatives
Proven experience working on large-scale data lake implementations in healthcare or clinical research domains
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
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